It's becoming famous

On Wednesday, the trail was inducted into the Rails-to Trails Conservancy's hall of fame in Maryland.

The day marked the official opening of the full length of trail between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh. At 335 miles, it's the longest continous trail in the country.

It takes cooperative efforts from many organizations and volunteer organizations to make this a reality. The former railroad bed travels across two state borders, several county lines, and numerous muncipalities.

As each section of the trail opened, bicyclists and hikers could experience a new part of the Laurel Highlands.

This week, a group of 500 cyclists is making the full trek from the nation's capital to Pittsburgh. The cyclists, who came from 34 states, ranged in age from 6 to 87-years-old.

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We believe the completion of this trail is only the beginning for future of the trail. As word continues to travel about the opportunities along the corridor, we believe more visitors will be spending time and money in our region.

We commend those who had the foresight and determination to make the trail a reality.